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Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazHelp3D desktop software for Windows and macOS. Calculate 3D printing costs and margins, generate PDF quotes, and organize customers, materials and production.
Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazHelp3D’s free Italian-language PLA guide, from its 3D printing materials series: properties, print settings, drying, bed adhesion and post-processing. Written by the team behind this directory.
Manage printers, projects and materials on your local network from Windows. Free open-source core; paid inventory and order-costing modules. A web demo is available.
3D keychain generator for names, icons, SVG logos and QR codes, with guided templates and an interactive preview. Exports STL and multicolor 3MF. The editor requires sign-in; pricing and payment terms remain unverified.
Simplify an STL mesh in your browser by reducing its triangle count. Start from a sample model, rotate the object and export STL or OBJ for a faceted look or a lighter file.
Calculate FDM and resin costs and organize materials, quotes, customers and orders. Free basic calculator; inventory, custom profiles and business tools in the Pro plan.
Web calculator with printer profiles, materials, energy, quantities and commissions, plus settings import/export. Source available under a non-commercial license.
Manage printers, users, files and queues from a cloud platform, with slicing and remote monitoring. Also designed for shared labs, schools and businesses.
Connect orders to production with job assignment and local printer monitoring.
Free calculator embedded in a guide: estimate filament, electricity, printer depreciation, labor and markup, with an itemized cost breakdown.
Organize a library of 3D files and their projects. Arrange models on a build plate with a 3D preview and export it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.
Track filament, costs, orders and farm schedules. Printers report usage and status through an agent or integrations; print controls remain in your existing tools.
Web calculator combining materials, energy, labor, depreciation, failed prints and selling costs. Includes packaging, platform fees, marketing and margin in the suggested price.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazSplit STL, OBJ and 3MF models that are too large for the build plate in your browser. Prepare connectors and shells for parts to print separately.
Parametric Windows desktop CAD for parts, assemblies and technical drawings. Export STL and OBJ for 3D printing and DXF, DWG or SVG drawings for CNC or laser workflows. A trial is available.
A collection of browser-based parametric generators for boxes, enclosures, Gridfinity organizers, gears, adapters, vases, signs and lithophanes. Change dimensions, preview the result and export STL or 3MF. It also includes AlpaCAD for designing custom parts.
Anycubic slicer based on OrcaSlicer, with dedicated profiles, multi-color preparation and print preview. Available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Free calculator for Bambu Lab printers: enter data from your slicer and AMS usage to estimate costs and price with electricity, depreciation, consumables, VAT and margin.
Edit and repair STL and OBJ meshes. Cut, combine, reduce or hollow the model, add supports and export STL for 3D printing. Free Windows desktop software that Autodesk no longer develops or supports.
Automated quotes from 3D files with configurable materials and pricing, customer widgets, payments and order management. Free setup; subscription-based operation with a trial.
Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazManage Bambu Lab printers on your own hardware, with monitoring, print queues, job archives and filament inventory.
Monitor Bambu Lab printers on iPhone, iPad and a web dashboard, with progress, notifications and AMS information. One printer free; subscriptions for larger farms.
Bambu Lab slicer with multi-plate projects, color painting, supports and G-code preview. Includes print sending and monitoring for compatible machines.
Free editor for building low-poly 3D models, painting textures and animating models. Runs in the browser and on desktop. Export geometry as STL for 3D printing, without textures or animation.
Management platform for 3D print shops with quoting widgets, payments, orders, planning and material inventory. Subscription plans with a trial period.
Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazAdd raised textures in the browser to STL, OBJ, 3MF or STEP models. Choose a preset or upload an image and export the resulting geometry as STL or 3MF for printing.
Turn illustrations into multicolour clickers with a mechanical-switch housing and keychain loop. Design and preview for free; 3MF export requires a subscription, with commercial rights in eligible plans.
Create multicolour Cherry MX-compatible clickers from images, with size and colour controls and 3D preview. Preview is free; 3MF/STL downloads require a subscription, with commercial use in eligible plans only.
Create multicolour Cherry MX clickers from images, with a 3D preview and 3MF export. Free for personal use; selling prints or files requires a separate commercial licence.
Guides and calculators for calibrating a 3D printer, from extruder rotation distance to flow and retraction. Troubleshooting guides cover issues such as stringing, warping and first-layer defects.
Desktop FDM slicer with calibration tools, multi-color preparation and G-code preview. Includes Creality profiles and connectivity for compatible printers.
Portuguese-language management software for 3D printing costs and margins, filament stock, orders and production. Paid plans; Pro features include G-code reading and order imports.
Free name keychain generator with up to two lines of text, letter-outline, tag or capsule shapes. Adjust the loop and raised or inlaid letters; download STL or multicolor 3MF. A free account is required to download.
Parametric vector editor and generator collection for keychains, text, boxes and decorations, with SVG files and 3D-printable models. Free accounts have project and download limits for personal use; Pro adds commercial use and extra features.
Experimental slicer derived from Snapmaker Orca. Compare two sliced jobs to see differences in time, filament and toolpaths layer by layer. Import settings from G-code and match filaments for supports.
ELEGOO slicer based on OrcaSlicer for FDM printing. Use compatible printer profiles, adjust filament settings and preview print toolpaths.
Web generator for 3D models of urban areas. The documented workflow lets you select a city, frame an area and get an STL file for 3D printing. An account is required to open the editor.
Generate Gridfinity baseplates from drawer dimensions, with magnets, screws, margins or clip-in fittings. Split large bases to fit the print bed, preview in 3D and export STL or 3MF from your browser.
Free parametric CAD for browser and desktop, with constrained sketches, extrusions, fillets and parameters for making variants of a part. Exports STEP, STL and 3MF for taking designs into a 3D printing workflow.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazA directory of filament profiles for slicers.
Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazA finite element analysis demo for FDM parts, with deformation and stress evaluation.
Convert the first layer of 3D printing G-code into a 2D graphic in the browser. Set colors and line widths, then export the image as SVG or PNG.
Analyze and repair STL files before 3D printing. Find holes, non-manifold edges and flipped normals, and compare before and after. Processing runs in the browser without an account.
Formerly Orca-Flashforge: an OrcaSlicer-based desktop slicer for preparing models, managing materials and sending prints to compatible Flashforge machines.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazManage farm monitoring, queues and automation, with filament tracking and S1+ devices. Limited free plan; cloud printer connections require a paid plan.
FDM slicer with FLSUN printer profiles and parameters, supports, G-code preview and remote control. The project identifies PrusaSlicer as its base; available for Windows and macOS.
Bambu Studio and OrcaSlicer derivative with additional profiles and a customized interface. Beta project: the latest verified published release dates to September 2023.
Cut STL, OBJ and 3MF models along an axis and cap the resulting faces in your browser.
Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazCreate Gridfinity bins and baseplates in your browser, with compartments and cutouts from STL models. Export STL files; a subscription adds more saved projects.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazFree Autodesk Fusion add-in for parametric Gridfinity baseplates and bins, including solid blanks for custom inserts. Requires Fusion; code uses a non-commercial license.
Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazConfigure Gridfinity bins and baseplates with parameters, preview the 3D model and download STL files. Includes variants such as vase-mode bins.
Create STL labels for Gridfinity bins with text, symbols and presets for screws, nuts and inserts.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazPlan drawer layouts with Gridfinity bins, layers and a 3D preview. Generate baseplates and bins, then export STL, STEP or 3MF without an account.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazPlan drawers in 3D, create Gridfinity bins and baseplates, and export STL files. A limited free plan is available; extra saved projects, batch exports and photo tracing are paid.
A web toolkit for converting between 3MF and STL and turning logos or images into layered, multicolor 3MF models. It also includes a keychain generator. File conversions run in the browser, and image generation has a limited free plan.
Design custom board game box inserts in your browser, with compartments for cards, tokens and other components. Export the design for 3D printing, laser cutting or foamcore construction.
Turn photos into free STL lithophanes: adjust the image, choose flat or curved shapes, frames and light holders, and inspect the result with a backlit preview.
OrcaSlicer-based desktop slicer. Open an STL, OBJ or 3MF model and describe the print in chat: JusBot suggests and applies settings such as support type or layer height. Open-source code, with a free allowance and a paid plan for the AI service. Downloads for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Turn Arabic and English text into printable keychains, signs and tags. Adjust fonts, thickness, spacing, base and ring, with a 3D preview and STL or OBJ export. Free, with no registration.
Connect AI agents to 3D design, slicing, printer control and print monitoring.
Design lampshades by choosing parametric shapes, patterns and lamp fittings. Preview the model in 3D and export it as STL for printing. The editor is free and its terms restrict models and prints to personal, non-commercial use.
Design printable lampshades from a preset. Adjust shape, pattern, wall thickness and E27 or E14 fitting, check the lit preview, and download STL or 3MF. Free in the browser.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazBrowser viewer for STL and 3MF with measurements and simulated layer previews. The paid Windows desktop version adds OBJ and G-code viewing and checks for build plate fit and overhangs. The browser viewer is free.
A collection of photo lithophane generators for panels, lamps, globes, light boxes and other shapes. Free web tools; optional account for saving projects. The Windows desktop version is sold separately.
Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazDesktop software for preparing projects for 3D printing, laser cutting and milling. Create lithophanes and split printable objects into parts for assembly.
Customize double-sided keychains from SVG icons or logos, with adjustable thickness and attachment. Includes 3MF files for different orientations and multicolor printing. Downloads require credits, purchased in packs or through a subscription.
Quote portal for the Make My Stuff printing service. Start with an STL file and desired print settings, then use the cart to order production.
Design parametric boxes for laser cutting, CNC and 3D printing, with joints, dividers and lids. Basic models have unlimited free downloads; others require an account with a free allowance or Pro plan. SVG, DXF and 3MF depend on the model.
Quote portal for Makerly’s printing service: upload an STL model, choose material and quantity, and request a final price. Manufacturing is purchased from Makerly.
Browser editor for printable plaques and signs with text, SVG logos, QR codes and a stand. Adjust shape, relief and dimensions, save the design as JSON, and export STL or multi-object 3MF.
A browser-based reverse-engineering tool that converts STL, 3MF and OBJ meshes into STEP solids by recognizing planes, cylinders and holes. It can also recover models for editing and 3D printing. Pro adds mesh repair and geometry checks and is required for commercial use.
Create keychains and tags from text or SVG artwork, adjusting shape, embossing, thickness and ring hole. Exports STL or 3MF with colored parts. Free allowance includes a Meshcast mark and personal use; commercial rights are in Pro and Founder plans.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazView STEP and STP files in the browser, inspect geometry and convert it to an STL mesh for 3D printing.
Public calculator for filament, electricity, labor and markup. With a Minform account, copy the template to create a custom form for embedding on your website.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazGenerate printable models of cities, skylines and terrain by selecting an area on a map. You can add GPX tracks and create multicolor 3MF maps.
Generate channel letters from text or SVG. Adjust the walls and base of the printed body, and set acrylic thickness and clearance in the DXF face profile.
Wrap a strip-shaped STL model into a flat spiral. Set the radius, pitch, winding direction and mesh refinement, then download the result as a new STL.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazSplit STL or 3MF models in your browser by drawing seams, painting regions or using cutting planes. Add matching pegs and sockets to assemble the printed parts.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazParametric generators for boxes and other objects, with laser-ready DXF/SVG and printable STL/3MF files.
A collection of generators for clickers, keychains, lettering, boxes and maps. SVG, STL and 3MF export options vary by generator. The clicker for MX switches is free without an account; maps and parts of the library use credits or paid plans.
Creates bodies and lids for illuminated letters and logos from text or images, with adjustable dimensions and walls. Exports STL for 3D printing and DXF for laser- or CNC-cut lids. Requires a paid account.
Design bases and shapes for neon LED signs, preview them in 3D and export STL files for 3D printing. The site also describes CNC use. Paid service with an account and a 14-day trial; no permanent free plan verified.
Desktop CAD for building parametric solids from scripts, with boolean operations and extrusions. Export STL for 3D printing or 2D DXF profiles for cutting projects.
Desktop slicer that generates G-code using profiles for many FDM printers. Includes temperature, flow, retraction and pressure advance tests, plus controls for walls, seams and supports. Based on Bambu Studio, it incorporates features from SuperSlicer.
Experimental Snapmaker Orca fork for the U1: combines filaments into virtual colors by alternating layers, with gradient and painting tools. Distributed as a community pre-release.
Extract an object’s 2D outline from a photo, export it as SVG and use it to create a custom Gridfinity bin in the integrated editor.
Browser-based parametric CAD with sketches, solids and tools for printable models. Free basic editor, with paid AI features and Pro tools.
Parametric text keychain generator with fonts, dimensions, base, ring and a wave effect. Includes a 3D preview and printable STL files; downloading requires a model purchase or credits. Commercial use is covered by its terms.
OrcaSlicer-based slicer for Phrozen Arco FDM printers, with material profiles, G-code preview and printer control. Available for Windows and macOS.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazSeparate multicolor models into individual color parts, including painted 3MF files from Bambu Studio.
Free desktop slicer with G-code toolpath preview and advanced controls such as interlocking perimeters. Imports PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer and OrcaSlicer profiles. Originally based on PrusaSlicer, it now uses the Luminary engine. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Raspberry Pi.
Coordinate orders, cloud slicing and print queues, routing jobs to printers that match materials and requirements. Includes a file library and filament inventory.
Calculate prices and quotes, organize customers, materials and production, and use 3D generators. Limited free plan; paid Pro and Farm features, with Farm in beta.
Desktop app for filament stock, product profitability and production priorities. Simulate purchases and farm capacity; one-time purchase with local data.
Manage a multi-brand farm on your local network, with monitoring, projects and automatic job dispatch. Install on your own computer; no built-in authentication.
Free generator for gears, racks, planetary gearboxes, timing belt pulleys, screws and nuts, with a 3D preview and 3MF, STL, STEP and DXF exports. Includes FDM printing adjustments and standard geometry for CNC and laser cutting. No account required; generated files may also be used commercially.
Turn a PNG, JPG or WebP photo into a flat or curved STL lithophane. Adjust brightness, contrast, thickness and border, and inspect the result with a backlit preview. Free in the browser, with no signup.
Free FDM/FFF print calculator: separates filament cost, energy, machine wear and failed-print allowance. Usable without an account.
Calculate printing costs and margins, and save jobs and production profiles.
Index models on your local drives and organize your library, print history, filament and printers.
Desktop slicer that imports STL, STEP, 3MF and OBJ models and exports G-code for printing. Includes profiles for Prusa and other printers, organic supports, multimaterial painting and settings for beginners and experienced users.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazFree printing quote calculator: enter time and weight or import G-code. Includes filament, electricity, labor, depreciation and a shareable or printable summary.
PrusaSlicer-based QIDI slicer with manufacturer printer profiles, preparation tools and preview. Separate from the newer Bambu Studio-based QIDI Studio.
QIDI slicer based on Bambu Studio, with printer profiles, material settings and toolpath preview. A separate product from QIDISlicer.
Design parametric gears and reducers with animated 3D previews and STEP, STL, SVG and DXF export. Available in the browser and on desktop; CAD bridges and MCP are desktop-only.
Generate test G-code to print and compare retraction speeds and distances using your printer settings. Use the print to find values that reduce stringing and gaps, and check the G-code before running it.
Parametric CAD with constrained sketches, extrusions, feature history and an optional AI assistant. Exchange STEP solids and STL models. Mac, iPad and Windows builds are offered through a private beta.
A free, open-source alternative to ZBrush for digital sculpting, with brushes, layers, remeshing and mesh painting. A desktop application for Windows, macOS and Linux, with familiar controls for ZBrush users and STL export for 3D printing.
A collection of AI web tools for turning photos and drawings into depth maps, STL bas-reliefs and other 3D models. Prepare reliefs for 3D printing or CNC carving and images for laser engraving. Free credits and paid plans are available.
Browser and desktop CAD with modeling, sculpting, rendering, interactive tutorials and an integrated slicer. Requires an account. The free plan includes basic tools and slicing; advanced features are in Pro, with AI credits sold separately.
Free desktop CAD for personal, non-commercial use. Design parts, assemblies, sheet metal and prototypes for 3D printing. Drawings carry a watermark, and native files cannot be opened in commercial editions.
Turns single-stroke SVG drawings into neon flex signs with fitted channels, mounts and print-bed splitting. Free 3D preview and one complimentary STL export, followed by purchases or a subscription. Expert adds diffuser caps and laser outlines.
Cloud platform for printer monitoring, queues, filament management and browser slicing. A limited free plan and plans for makers, farms, schools and businesses.
A collection of web tools for creating a range of 3D-printable objects, including Gridfinity organizers, boxes, electronics enclosures, brackets, vases, cookie cutters and relief maps. You can also texture STL files and model spare parts from photos. Design for free or pay to order physical prints.
Snapmaker’s version of OrcaSlicer is optimized for the U1 with independent toolheads. Paint the model and assign different materials to its parts, with remote monitoring and control for compatible printers.
Maker CAD packages with browser-based xDesign or SOLIDWORKS desktop for Windows. Design parts and assemblies and export STL or STEP for 3D printing and profiles for laser cutting. The desktop package adds CAM for CNC milling. The offer limits project revenue.
Sovol's customized version of OrcaSlicer. The reviewed release targets SV08 and SV08 MAX, with dedicated profiles and startup sequences: choose the package matching your machine.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazSplit a painted model into separate color parts in the browser. Open 3MF, OBJ or STL files, make manual cuts and add connectors, then export the parts as 3MF or STL.
Desktop software for splitting large STL, OBJ and 3MF models into parts that fit your build volume. Set joint clearances and number parts, including those from painted 3MF models.
Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazWeb management tool for calculating 3D printing costs, creating PDF quotes and organizing clients, orders and inventory. Free plan with paid Pro features.
Web toolkit for creating printable objects such as name designs and modular organizers. It includes tools for splitting models and estimating 3D printing costs.
PrusaSlicer-based desktop slicer. Converts STL, OBJ or AMF models to G-code for filament printers. Includes calibration prints and detailed controls for perimeters, infill, thin walls and top surface finish.
Piraz Approved — Personally tested and highly recommended by PirazAdd breakaway support walls to a tilted part in the browser. Import STL, 3MF, STEP or OBJ and export STL or 3MF with the supports built into the geometry.
Generate rounded 3D decorations and matching molds from text, images/SVG and icons, with 3MF export. Free downloads are limited; downloaded models are for personal, non-commercial use.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazTurn photos of tools into Gridfinity inserts and foam cutouts. Export STL for 3D printing and DXF/SVG for cutting outlines; CNC exports are also offered. Requires an account.
Piraz Tested — Personally tested by PirazTurn a photo into scaled outlines and Gridfinity STL inserts. Basic bins and baseplates are free; credits unlock further photo cutouts. Commercial use requires a separate agreement.
Desktop slicer for preparing STL, OBJ and 3MF models, generating supports and previewing G-code toolpaths. Offers many printer profiles and a plugin ecosystem.
Free browser-based generator for custom vases and planters. Adjust the profile, width, depth, wall thickness and drainage hole. Preview the shape in 3D and export it as OBJ.
Management software for 3D print shops: model-based quotes, website widget, orders and sales documents. Limited free plan and paid tiers.
A local dashboard for printers, cameras, print queues and farm operations.
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